Lego PlayStation recreates Sony’s original console, makes unusual choice for games to salute
Lego version of the launch PS1 reproduces the style and size of the landmark piece of game-changing video game tech. When the original PlayStation launched back in December of 1994, it was an odd-looking design. CD-based gaming was still something new for many mass-market console gamers, making the clamshell-lid design an unfamiliar element, and the […]
The Lego PlayStation pays homage to the iconic launch console, recreating its unique design and size. Released in December 1994, the PlayStation marked a significant shift in gaming with its CD-based technology and distinctive clamshell-lid design. The controller, with its unconventional two-pronged shape and lack of a center for the directional pad, was initially met with confusion.
However, as the PlayStation gained popularity, its blend of high-tech aesthetics and vibrant colors became a defining feature of the 32-bit era.
The Lego version of the console, priced at 1,911 pieces, faithfully recreates the original launch-day setup, including the console, one controller, and a power cord. Functional power buttons on the console are supplemented by a slit in front of the power button to simulate the PlayStation's green power indicator light. In addition to the core elements, the Lego set also includes pieces to construct diorama-like scenes of two landmark PlayStation 1 titles: Gran Turismo and Ape Escape.
While these games were heavily promoted during the PlayStation's early days, they were actually released years later, requiring the newer analog controller. Despite this apparent inconsistency, Lego's creation successfully captures the spirit and appearance of the original PlayStation, measuring over 2.5 inches high, 10.5 inches wide, and 7.5 inches deep.
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